RMNPGuide - Aug 17, 2021 9:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2021
Cirrus and Howard via LOTC
The climb was a straightforward boulder/rock hop until we reached the head wall of the gorge. After ascending a steep scree field we reached the crux of this route. The rock was very unstable and combined with the steepness of the route it was by far the most difficult class 3 I have ascended. We also witnessed multiple rocks falling down the gorge including a large boulder more than 5 feet across. After reaching the ridge, the climb was beautiful and enjoyable. I could see this being a good route on stable snow with proper equipment, but would not use this route again once it has melted out.
With Rachael and Scot, from Cirrus. 4 peak loop above Lake of the Clouds on a windy day. Descended via the southeast towards and past Pinnacle Pool and down Lost Creek back to the Grand Ditch.
Years and years after it made my to do list, I finally payed my 1st visit to the Never Summer Range. Did a long, enjoyable loop on a perfect weather day over "Never Summer Peak", Lead Mountain, Hart Ridge, Mount Cirrus, Howard Mountain, Mount Cumulus, Mount Nimbus & Red Mountain.
awhite28 - Jul 19, 2014 9:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2004
Howard
5-day
wmolland - Sep 6, 2011 1:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2011
From LOTC along with Cirrus
A long boulder hop starting below Lake of the Clouds. The route turns to a little 3rd class below the saddle, but nothing too difficult. A windy, but cloudless, day in the Never Summers!
Brian Kalet - Aug 29, 2011 11:58 am Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2011
6 Peaks
Daytripped with "Never Summer Peak, Lead Mountain, Hart Ridge, Mount Cirrus & Mount Cumulus.
tomlauren - Sep 27, 2009 11:14 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2009
Howard - Cirrus -Lead - Never Summer
From camp in Hitchens Gulch, climbed the unnamed peak east of Howard Mtn, Howard Mtn, Mt Cirrus, Lead Mtn, and 'Never Summer Pk' with my friend Keith. The climb from Lake of the Coulds to the unnamed peak east of Howard was snow-free even though it was north-facing and the upper Hitchens Gulch still had snow. The traverse from the unnamed peak to Howard Mtn was class 2/3.
boisedoc - Dec 19, 2006 5:38 am Date Climbed: Jul 28, 1989
nice hike
not many people venture up there. Nice lake along the way
Mountain Jim - May 7, 2006 1:11 am Date Climbed: Jun 5, 1994
From Lake of the Clouds
Like most of the Never Summer Peaks climb them when there's lots of snow.
NanitaD - Feb 18, 2006 9:20 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 1994
NanitaD
We hiked up Hitchen's Gultch and had to post hole just below Lake of the Clouds. Because the snow in the saddle between Mt. Howard and Mt. Cirus was deep we climbed rotten skree on the south side. I said a four letter word when I realized we had only reached the false summit, but the true summit was worth the effort. We traversed from there to Mt. Cirus.
RMNPGuide - Aug 17, 2021 9:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2021
Cirrus and Howard via LOTCThe climb was a straightforward boulder/rock hop until we reached the head wall of the gorge. After ascending a steep scree field we reached the crux of this route. The rock was very unstable and combined with the steepness of the route it was by far the most difficult class 3 I have ascended. We also witnessed multiple rocks falling down the gorge including a large boulder more than 5 feet across. After reaching the ridge, the climb was beautiful and enjoyable. I could see this being a good route on stable snow with proper equipment, but would not use this route again once it has melted out.
chicagotransplant - Oct 1, 2018 1:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2018
Lake of the Clouds LoopWith Rachael and Scot, from Cirrus. 4 peak loop above Lake of the Clouds on a windy day. Descended via the southeast towards and past Pinnacle Pool and down Lost Creek back to the Grand Ditch.
SarahThompson - Sep 21, 2014 12:58 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2014
North & South RidgesYears and years after it made my to do list, I finally payed my 1st visit to the Never Summer Range. Did a long, enjoyable loop on a perfect weather day over "Never Summer Peak", Lead Mountain, Hart Ridge, Mount Cirrus, Howard Mountain, Mount Cumulus, Mount Nimbus & Red Mountain.
awhite28 - Jul 19, 2014 9:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2004
Howard5-day
wmolland - Sep 6, 2011 1:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2011
From LOTC along with CirrusA long boulder hop starting below Lake of the Clouds. The route turns to a little 3rd class below the saddle, but nothing too difficult. A windy, but cloudless, day in the Never Summers!
Brian Kalet - Aug 29, 2011 11:58 am Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2011
6 PeaksDaytripped with "Never Summer Peak, Lead Mountain, Hart Ridge, Mount Cirrus & Mount Cumulus.
tomlauren - Sep 27, 2009 11:14 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2009
Howard - Cirrus -Lead - Never SummerFrom camp in Hitchens Gulch, climbed the unnamed peak east of Howard Mtn, Howard Mtn, Mt Cirrus, Lead Mtn, and 'Never Summer Pk' with my friend Keith. The climb from Lake of the Coulds to the unnamed peak east of Howard was snow-free even though it was north-facing and the upper Hitchens Gulch still had snow. The traverse from the unnamed peak to Howard Mtn was class 2/3.
boisedoc - Dec 19, 2006 5:38 am Date Climbed: Jul 28, 1989
nice hikenot many people venture up there. Nice lake along the way
Mountain Jim - May 7, 2006 1:11 am Date Climbed: Jun 5, 1994
From Lake of the CloudsLike most of the Never Summer Peaks climb them when there's lots of snow.
NanitaD - Feb 18, 2006 9:20 pm Date Climbed: Jun 4, 1994
NanitaDWe hiked up Hitchen's Gultch and had to post hole just below Lake of the Clouds. Because the snow in the saddle between Mt. Howard and Mt. Cirus was deep we climbed rotten skree on the south side. I said a four letter word when I realized we had only reached the false summit, but the true summit was worth the effort. We traversed from there to Mt. Cirus.
smudge - Sep 19, 2005 2:35 pm
Route Climbed: from Cirrus Date Climbed: September 17, 2005Nice summit. With Andy on a beautiful (but windy) fall day!
Andy - Sep 19, 2005 2:14 pm
Route Climbed: North Ridge Date Climbed: September 17, 2005Climbed with smudge on our way from Lead to Cumulus.